Google-Eyed Branding

The Z Energy Drink Packaging is Too Cute for Words

The Z Energy drink design will have you smiling before you even take a sip of the stimulating beverage. The cuddly personified packaging was conceptualized by Face Creative for a proposed line of energy drinks in Juarez, Mexico. Although the products never reach the consumer market, the googly eyed characters are charming to say the least.

The smiling cans appear to be outfitted with energy-themed personalities. The snowy character is adorned with a flashy lightning bolt emblem on its side, while the green-eyed creature is dressed up with a workout appropriate sweatband. The childlike design stands out amongst the more aggressive branded energy drinks in today's market. The Z Energy cans are as fun to look at as they are to guzzle down.

Personified Packaging
Exploring the trend of using character designs on packaging to create a more engaging and memorable consumer experience.
Emotional Branding
Embracing the power of evoking emotions through packaging design to create a deeper connection with consumers.
Differentiation Through Playfulness
Leveraging playful and whimsical packaging designs to differentiate energy drink brands in a crowded market.

Who This Affects Most

Beverage Packaging
Opportunity for beverage packaging companies to innovate and create unique, engaging designs that stand out on store shelves.
Branding and Marketing
Opportunity for branding and marketing professionals to explore the use of character designs and emotional branding for product differentiation.
Energy Drink
Opportunity for energy drink companies to disrupt the market with fun, personified packaging designs that appeal to a wider consumer base.
SCORE
4.2 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 53%
Activity 64%
Freshness 8%

Solutions for innovators working at the edge of change. We help transform emerging ideas into practical, durable solutions by combining strategic thinking, creative exploration, and hands-on execution.

Trends © 2026 Trend Hunter Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LinkedIn Instagram X